Hours & live facility counts
A page within Murphy Library
Murphy Library
Special Hours: August 17 – September 7
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Holiday Closures:
Monday, September 7 (Labor day): Closed
Fall Regular Hours: September 8 – December 16
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight
Thanksgiving Recess: November 25 – 29
November 25 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 26–28 (Thursday–Saturday): Closed
November 29 (Sunday): 11 a.m. to midnight
Finals Week: December 17 – 22
December 16 (Wednesday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 17 (Thursday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 18 (Friday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight
December 19 (Saturday): 7:30 a.m. to midnight
December 20 (Sunday): 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 21 (Monday): 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
December 22 (Tuesday): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special Hours: December 23 – January 3
December 23 – January 3 (Wednesday–Sunday): Closed
Live Facility Counts
Research Help Desk
Research Help Desk
Have a question about doing research or using the library? Librarians are here to help you at every stage of the research process. Visit Research help desk & services to learn more.
Drop-in Hours during Academic Year:
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
During Thanksgiving Recess, Finals Week, Spring Break, Winter Session, and Summer Session, Research Services will be available by email or appointment only!
Special Collections
Hours During Academic Year:
Tuesdays: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (or by appointment)
Closed: SC/ARC is closed Friday through Monday as well as holidays and university reprieves, such as Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break.
Hours During Summer & Winter Sessions:
Appointment Only: SC/ARC is open by appointment only during Winter Session (January-term) and Summer Session.
Appointments & General Service Information:
- Please call (608) 785-8511 or email us at specoll@uwlax.edu to set up an appointment.
- Out-of-town visitors are strongly encouraged to make an appointment ahead of your planned visit by calling (608) 785-8511 or emailing prior to arrival.
- Additional archival resources are available online at: Murphy Library Digital Collections
Murphy's Mug
Murphy's Mug Logo
To confirm hours, please check campus dining hours of operation.
Tutoring & Learning Center
Hours:
Tutoring hours vary depending upon subject. Please visit the Tutoring & Learning Center's schedule page to choose your subject and view available tutor times.